technologist, mammography
Posted on June 22, 2026 by Employer details IWK Health
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Education: Bachelor's degree. Radiologic technology/science - radiographer. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Relocation costs covered by employer. Radiological laboratory. Hospital/medical facility or clinic. Tasks: Explain procedures. Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment. Operate computerized tomography (CT) scanners. Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. Operate mammography units. Operate radiation therapy equipment. Position patients. Train technicians, assistants, students or interns. Wear radiation detection equipment to acquire data for use by nuclear medicine physicians in the diagnosis of disease. Perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials on biological specimens. Record and process results of procedures. Apply radiation protection measures. Explain procedures and side effects of radiation. Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment. Record and process patient data. Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination. Supervision: 1 to 2 people. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Certification of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists. Certification by a provincial or territorial association. Specialization or experience: Specialized environmental skills and knowledge. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Child Abuse Registry check. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Combination of sitting, standing, walking. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Manual dexterity. Personal suitability: Accurate. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Employment terms options: Shift. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: To be determined. Day. Green job: Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: As per collective agreement. Bonus. Night shift premium. Pension plan. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. On-site amenities. Other benefits. Paid time off (volunteering or personal days). Team building opportunities. Wellness program.- Location Various locationsHalifax, , NSDartmouth, , NS
- Work location On site
- Salary$36.88 to $46.80HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 75 hours bi-weekly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day, Shift, To be determined
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Long term benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3606158
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
- Radiologic technology/science - radiographer
Experience
Experience an asset
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Green job Help - Green job – Help
The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.
Work setting
- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Radiological laboratory
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Explain procedures
- Operate X-ray, radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment
- Operate computerized tomography (CT) scanners
- Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners
- Operate mammography units
- Operate radiation therapy equipment
- Position patients
- Train technicians, assistants, students or interns
- Wear radiation detection equipment to acquire data for use by nuclear medicine physicians in the diagnosis of disease
- Perform diagnostic procedures using radioactive materials on biological specimens
- Record and process results of procedures
- Apply radiation protection measures
- Explain procedures and side effects of radiation
- Perform basic verification and quality control checks on radiographic and film processing equipment
- Record and process patient data
- Provide appropriate care and monitoring of the patient during the examination
Supervision
- 1 to 2 people
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Certification of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
- Certification by a provincial or territorial association
Experience and specialization
Specialization or experience
- Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Fast-paced environment
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Manual dexterity
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- As per collective agreement
- Bonus
- Night shift premium
- Pension plan
Long term benefits
- Maternity and parental benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site amenities
- Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Wellness program
Who can apply for this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
- other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit
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